People with Dementia Are Often Undertreated for Pain

When people lose their ability to articulate what is causing them pain, this pain is often overlooked by doctors. A recent Slovenian study presented at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Copenhagen and conducted by Dr. Martin Rakusa investigated this problem. It involved 452 patients with an average age of 65 who had been treated for diabetes over a period of many years. Read more on HealthCentral about how pain is often undertreated when people have dementia: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Global Alzheimer’s Study Now Enrolling Related articles Heart and Brain Health Closely Related Ancient Technique Shown to Alter Brains of People with MCI A Speech Pathologist Explains Common Swallowing Issues Part 1: Causes and Coping                Related StoriesCaring for Parents Who Didn't Take Proper Care of YouSleep Deprivation May Contribute to Alzheimer’sAre Frequent Family Visits Disrupting for Elder in a Facility? 
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